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Jul 11, 2017 · Lenny Cooke was supposed to be an NBA superstar. Then LeBron James hit a game-winning shot that ended the high school phenom’s career.
- Thomas Flynn
Dec 15, 2021 · NYC's Lenny Cooke was supposed to be an NBA superstar. Life has had other plans for him.
Amid enticing agent promises that explicitly stated a dozen NBA teams were seriously considering him and at least three guaranteed they would take him in the 1st round if he were available, [12] Cooke chose to bypass college and declare himself eligible for the 2002 NBA draft, a decision that ended his eligibility to play college basketball. [5]
An agent convinced Cooke that he would be taken in the 2002 NBA Draft, even without college basketball experience. He declared for the draft but after 58 picks, he left the Manhattan hotel...
Apr 29, 2020 · Lenny Cooke was a basketball phenom in his high school days. At one point, he was rated higher than LeBron James as a prospect. Cooke was a flashy, 6-foot-6 guard who could do it all. Unfortunately for him, he never got to show off his talents in the NBA.
Apr 19, 2021 · Lenny Cooke was supposed to be the next great NBA superstar, they even made a documentary about him. Sadly, two decades later, while his once close friends are making millions, winning MVP awards, and championship rings, Lenny has still never touched an NBA court.
Nov 26, 2013 · Back then, Cooke was considered a surefire NBA prospect, even if he opted to skip college. Watching him play at summer talent farms, you’re transported back to that time. For the documentary’s...